Authoritarianism
208 Articles

Baby on Board! How Kleptocrats and Associates Use Family Members to Evade Sanctions
In many countries, it is possible for young children -- even babies -- to be corporate shareholders, offering a workaround for their parents.

Tucker Carlson, Viktor Orbán and the Anti-Democracy Playbook
Americans should pay attention to how Hungary lost its democracy, as their own leaders on the right embrace a similar course.

India’s Digital Governance `Model’ Fails on Rights
In hosting the G20 summit, Prime Minister Modi is touting a sustainable digital future. But privacy and data protection fall to the wayside.

Landslide Victory by Guatemala’s Social Democrats Spurs Furious Backlash
The joy of Arévalo’s victory across Guatemala is now tempered by the knowledge that continued threats of violence and rogue prosecutions will continue, with the ever-present…

The Overlooked but Potent Artist in the Fight Against Autocracy
Defenders of democracy should push back against autocrats by empowering artists, who cultivate open discourse.

How Military Leaders Can Navigate a Crisis of Democracy: Lessons from the Reservist Protests in Israel
Leaders must communicate carefully with the public and subordinates, and minimize damage to the military, without adding to societal tension.

West Africa’s Grim Trajectory
The Niger coup is part of a cascade of crises that underscore democratic backsliding and the need for a broad regional strategy.

Deterrence Lawfare to Save Taiwan
Recognition would be a powerful diplomatic weapon for the US should China abandon a peaceful means to resolve the island's governance.

Guatemalan Election Runoff Endangered by Corrupt Authorities
A surprise finish by an opposition candidate has spurred concern that the second round of elections will be canceled or stolen.

From ‘Island of Democracy’ to ‘Consolidated Authoritarian Regime’: The Need to Reverse Kyrgyzstan’s Slide
Effects of internal corruption and opaque institutions spill beyond borders, even to the war in Ukraine. Cases show the risks and the hope.

In the Contest Between Democracy and Autocracy, the US Must Step Up Assistance on Cybersecurity
The US approach to protecting its partners against cyber threats has not kept pace with the scale and scope of the challenges.

After Spotlight on Red Notices, Turkey is Abusing Another Interpol Mechanism
The Stolen and Lost Travel Document (SLTD) system, which has less internal scrutiny and checks, can also be wielded against critics.